Level 2 Civics and Future Prep
Course Description
Civics education is all about making sure you are ready for adulthood when you leave school. We could almost call this course 'adulting'!
Civics and Future Prep will help build students’ skills surrounding community engagement, public speaking and effective communication with democratic institutions.
In your 2CFP class you will:
- Create a CV and get guidance in how to apply for jobs
- Conduct an inquiry into an area of the Pacific of your choice
- Learn about flatting and renters rights
- Look at savings and investment options
Throughout your two years in CFP you will:
- Look at KiwiSaver and join if appropriate
- Sign up for a MyIRD (Inland Revenue) so you have a tax number
- Sign up for a RealMe so you are ready to access any government or services that require verification
- Enrol to vote
- Open a bank account
Course Overview
Term 1
The bulk of Term 1 will look at CVs and job opportunities.
Term 2
Term 2 we will look at our inquiry skills, while researching an active aspect of society, these skills will help with your overall studies. We will also look at your rights as a renter / if you go flatting.
Term 3
Term 3 we look at savings and investment opportunities.
Term 4
In term 4 we may use this time to help with UE literacy (where it fits with our topics)
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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Produce a plan for own future directions
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Describe legal rights and responsibilities under tenancy law and means to prevent and resolve related problems
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Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with guidance
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Explain personal financial savings and investment options